Sermons on Usefulness:

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 10, 2003

James tells us the tongue is impossible to tame, and then tells us to tame it! Here’s how God helps us do the impossible.

James 3:1-12 February 9, 2003 Taming the Tongue The Power of Words I love you, you’re important to me, thank you so much, how can I repay you, you look really nice today, I like your new haircut, great job, this place wouldn’t be the same without you, I’m proud of you, you are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Taking Back What The Enemy Has Stolen Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

A message that encourages us to stand firm against the thief who would hold us back from recieving all God has for us.

Taking back what the enemy has stolen! We live in a land where things get stolen all the time statistics suggest we are a nation in trouble! But I don’t want to focus on the natural today In the spiritual realm, a kind of stealing is going on in many lives. Satan is in the business of ripping ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Drop Da Balm

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Oct 10, 2004

To be who God wants us to be, we must be whole,God doesn’t want part of us, He want all of us

It’s Time to Drop Da Balm Jeremiah 8:19-22 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? 20The harvest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Air Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 5, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". When we allow God to cleanse us, then He can use us.

Sunday Morning September 9, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #6 FRESH AIR Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: 1. While working for a fast food company as the manager, I remember several of my agitated employees deciding to get back me. I was counting the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Right Relationship Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 6, 2005

Using the acronymn of GRACE, The R is Right Relationship. God created us as social creatures and he desires for us to live in community with him and with others.

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. “Right Relationship” Sept. 4, 2005 Intro: Last week we started this series of talks on the Shepherd’s covenant. We dealt last week with the G in the GRACE acronym that stands for Genuine Accountability. Today we are going to look at the R which stands for Right ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Failure

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

God uses failures to teach us valuable lessons about Him, ourselves and life. Whether or not we learn from these lessons is up to us.

FAILURE Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 15-16 All of us have experienced failure. This failure can cause us to live in bondage. However, if we begin to look at our failure as God sees it, then we can be set free. God does not excuse our failure, but He uses it. God takes things we would never dream ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover - God Edition

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2007

God was into extreme makeovers before extreme makeovers were cool - not leaving us how He found us when He saved us.

Extreme Makeover – God Edition TCF Sermon September 9, 2007 Change is big business on TV these days. TV’s love affair with reality shows has led to many TV programs that have to do with change. You have interior and exterior design programs on TV, that transform an ugly home, or an ugly room, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Lessons

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 15, 2006

While the Christmas story gives us the events of the birth of Jesus, it also gives us lessons to learn which can be beneficial for all of us.

LUKE 2:1-7 CHRISTMAS’ LESSONS I. ANTICIPATIONS: * A. Aliens. B. Adolescents. C. Aged. III. ANGELS: ** A. Adaptability. B. Amount. C. A cappella. III. APPRENTICESHIPS : *** A. Acceptance. B. Adversity. C. Attainment. Besides the birth of the Baby Jesus, what other things does the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

I Don't Believe He Brought Me This Far To Leave Me"

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon gives us the blessed assurance that the steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord and He will never led us astray nor forsake us.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder "I DON’T BELIEVE HE BROUGHT ME THIS FAR TO LEAVE ME." Psalms 37:23-28 [23] The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. [24] Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

U Before I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 26, 2010

Christ makes himself known to us through his love for us and through us as we live out his love toward others.

Title: U Before I Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: Christ makes himself known through the way Christians live out love. The title for this message was lifted from Homiletics Magazine, January/February 2010, Vol. 22, NO. 1 Introduction You may recall being taught a little mnemonic device ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christmas Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008

Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

“Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

God's Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 16, 2009

God has love for his Dysfunctional Family. God shows his love for us by dying for this family and restoring us and reconciling us to Him.

Sermon 092009 Jeremiah 11:18-20; Mark 9:30-37 Dysfunctional Families. There are so many different ideas, emotions, memories, that come to mind when we hear these words. People tell me about growing up in homes where they knew they would move away as soon as they had an opportunity. Other ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Deeper Calling Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2012

Loving your neighbor as yourself is not longer the standard Jesus calls us to. Let us see what He calls us to do.

A Trip to Hell (Preached first on 15/06/08, Sunday) Text: Rev. 20:15 Introduction Often the word “hell” is thrown around casually like it was no big deal. Many people even joke about Hell. Some have been heard saying that they didn’t mind going to Hell, because all of their favorite film ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbs: The Power Of Your Words Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 15, 2011

Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. That tells us that our words are powerful, and we need to use that power wisely.

PROVERBS #3: THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • In May we are going on a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. THE BIG IDEA: Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Choosing Life Not Death Part 2, Real God, Real People Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 6, 2012

In Life God entrust things to us, Time, Talent and Treasure and as good stewart's he wants us to use them for His Honor and Glory.

Choosing Life Not Death Part 2 Last week we went over the importance of knowing that God is a good God, is that He is #1 for us. Romans 8:31-32 (NKJV) 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational